Colfe's Charitable Trust
To apply the Trust Fund to or for such charitable purposes connected to Colfe's School.
Activities & Mission
To apply the Trust Fund to or for such charitable purposes connected to Colfe's School.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £346,030 | £87,193 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £619,758 | £86,601 | £86,316 | £2,225,063 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £143,319 | £104,391 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £82,594 | £82,166 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £114,402 | £108,170 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Colfe's Charitable Trust
What does Colfe's Charitable Trust do?
To apply the Trust Fund to or for such charitable purposes connected to Colfe's School.
How much income did Colfe's Charitable Trust report in 2024?
Colfe's Charitable Trust reported total income of £346k and reported expenditure of £87k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Colfe's Charitable Trust?
Colfe's Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 13.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Colfe's Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Colfe's Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1978 as charity number 275447. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Colfe's Charitable Trust?
Colfe's Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Colfe's Charitable Trust operate?
Colfe's Charitable Trust operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Colfe's Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Colfe's Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275447.
Details
HORN PARK LANE
LONDON
SE12 8AW
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- 14 May 2026
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